Pawn Movement Practice

Worksheet 2 | Beginner Level

Part A: Where Can the Pawn Move? (8 points)

For each board, circle or mark all the squares where the white pawn can move.

Pawn on e2 (first move) - How many squares can it move to?

Answer: _____ squares (write e3, e4, etc.)

Pawn on d5 (already moved) - How many squares can it move to?

Answer: _____ square(s)

Which enemy pieces (black pawn) can the white pawn capture?

White pawn on e4. Which black pawn(s) can it capture?

Can capture: _____________________

Circle TRUE or FALSE for each statement.

1. A pawn can move backward to escape danger. TRUE / FALSE

2. A pawn captures by moving diagonally forward. TRUE / FALSE

3. A pawn can always move two squares forward. TRUE / FALSE

4. When a pawn reaches the other side, it gets promoted. TRUE / FALSE

5. A pawn can capture an enemy piece directly in front of it. TRUE / FALSE

6. A pawn that promotes usually becomes a Queen. TRUE / FALSE

1. How many squares can a pawn move on its FIRST move?

A. Only 1 square B. 1 or 2 squares C. Only 2 squares D. 3 squares

2. What happens when a pawn reaches the opposite end of the board?

A. It is removed from the game B. It becomes a King C. It can become a Queen, Rook, Bishop, or Knight D. It moves backward

Score: ___ / 25